{"product_id":"beckhoff-ip2401-b518-fieldbus-box","title":"BECKHOFF IP2401-B518 Fieldbus Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2401-B518\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance CANopen Coupler Box designed for the Fieldbus Box decentralized I\/O system. This module serves as a robust gateway between a CANopen industrial network and local extension modules, enabling efficient data acquisition and control directly on machinery without requiring a traditional protective control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for demanding industrial environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF IP2401-B518\u003c\/strong\u003e features fully sealed, compact housing that provides exceptional resistance to moisture, dust, vibration, and mechanical shock. Its integrated M12 T-connector configuration simplifies network topology by allowing direct daisy-chaining of the CANopen bus interface, minimizing cabling complexity and installation time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect interface between CANopen networks and decentralized Fieldbus Box extension modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated CANopen T-connector utilizing one M12 plug and one M12 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic detection of data transfer rates ranging from 10 kbaud up to 1 Mbaud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports up to 16 send and 16 receive Process Data Objects (PDOs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehensive CANopen features including life guarding, node guarding, emergency objects, variable mapping, and store\/restore parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible configuration options via the KS2000 serial interface or directly through the controller using Service Data Objects (SDOs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed IP65\/66\/67 rated enclosure suitable for direct wet-area or high-vibration mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized machine control and cabinet-free automation architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular machine manufacturing requiring rapid fieldbus integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarsh environmental installations exposed to dust, fluids, or direct washdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed data collection across extended CANopen networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eParameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP2401-B518\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Box Coupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration and Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 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